The current generations of the Elkay family have inherited a surname that was first used hundreds of years ago by descendants of the ancient Scottish tribe called the Picts. The Elkay family lived in Perth (in the region of Tayside), where the family has a rich history dating back many years.
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Early Origins of the Elkay family
The surname Elkay was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
Early History of the Elkay family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elkay research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1412 and 1693 are included under the topic Early Elkay History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Elkay Spelling Variations
Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Elkay has been spelled Elgie, Elgee, Elgy, Elgey, Elge and others.
Early Notables of the Elkay family
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Migration of the Elkay family
The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Elkay: John Elgee who settled in Carolina in 1734.
